Temporary traffic and transport arrangements in Tuen Mun on Sunday

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     The Transport Department (TD) today (April 29) reminded the public that temporary traffic and transport arrangements would be implemented from 1am to 5.30am on Sunday (May 1) in Tuen Mun to facilitate the demolition of the existing Yan Oi Bridge on Tuen Mun Road (town centre section).

     The temporary traffic and transport arrangements will mainly include:

*  The section of Tuen Mun Road southbound between Tsing Tin Interchange and Tuen Fat Road will be temporarily closed to all vehicular traffic.

*  During the road closure period, motorists travelling along Tuen Mun Road southbound heading for Tsuen Wan are advised to travel via Tsing Tin Interchange, Tsing Tin Road, Tsun Wen Road, Pui To Road, Tuen Mun Heung Sze Wui Road, Tuen Hing Road and then rejoin Tuen Mun Road southbound.

*  During road closure period, the following public transport services will be diverted:

(i) KMB bus route N260;
(ii) Long Win bus route N30; and
(iii) GMB route 44 and 606S.

     Notices will be put up at respective stops and inside vehicle compartments to inform passengers of the temporary diversions.

     The TD and the Police will closely monitor the traffic situation and implement appropriate measures as necessary. Motorists and the public are advised to be alert to the latest traffic news broadcast on radio and television.

     Details of the special traffic and transport arrangements are now available on the department's website (www.td.gov.hk).

Ends/Friday, April 29, 2011
Issued at HKT 16:03

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